Russia announces it will refocus its efforts in the East of Ukraine

Despite Sergei Rudskoy (Russia's Head of the Main Operational Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation) stating that they had largely achieved their 'main objectives', Russia announces it will be turning its attention away from Kyiv to the East of Ukraine in an attempt to consolidate its power over Luhansk and Donetsk provinces and achieve their main goal of 'liberating the Donbas'.

Full statement by Sergei Rudskoy below.